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seizes

  • present tense form of seize (3rd person singular).

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Alphabet’s driverless car service seizes the World Cup stage to try to humanize its technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

His first test is whether he can seize the initiative — before the bond market seizes it for him.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

"I've been there myself when your back seizes up, and it's not a nice place to be."

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

Yet, the surprise here is Cumberbatch, who seizes his rare opportunity to be flat-out funny, while occasionally rolling over to show Theo’s vulnerable belly.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

All at once, he seizes on the sculpture and the suddenness of the action makes my breath catch.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson